Bleed for This is a boxing movie in which most of the best scenes take place outside the ring. This real-life comeback story follows a pretty basic formula, but the heart and storytelling are what drive it to be worthwhile. BLEED FOR THIS is the incredible true story of one of the most inspiring and... Continue Reading →
This band is such a fun treat live, this was the third time I have seen them. Each tour in support of their albums, Never Trust a Happy Song, Spreading Rumors, and now Big Mess has been a gathering of dancing, energy, and trippy colors rolling everywhere. They are a casual group of performers that... Continue Reading →
Clint Eastwood's Sully is a straightforward account of heroism on trial. At only 96 minutes it is one of Eastwood's most blunt instruments for showcasing an American hero, but that doesn't mean its anything short of being concise and completely engaging. Rather than turning it into an action-packed summer blockbuster, Eastwood opts for subtle, quiet, and... Continue Reading →
Suicide Squad has been both dreaded and eagerly awaited by fans. Interesting characters and an even more interesting premise, one would think director David Ayer could hit this one out of the park, especially after the success of such a dark release as Deadpool. Poor writing, however, was the downfall here that plagues so many... Continue Reading →
Nerve is a teen thriller and action flick that touts a shiny, neon feel and cutting edge social media combined with the age old game of Dare. This isn't an entirely original concept - we've seen it before with David Fincher's The Game. While Nerve doesn't pull off the story as well as the former, it definitely... Continue Reading →
Nothing excites and scares me more than the idea of a 2 minute YouTube short becoming a full feature film. While you always root for your favorite little shorts to get their time on the big screen, the likelihood of things going terribly wrong and falling away from the heart of the short is very... Continue Reading →
If there's something strange in your neighborhood, who are you going to call? We all know exactly who we'd call. Ghostbusters has been a household name since it's original release in 1984 and a staple in movie collections for millions of fans. Why? The cast, the effects, the story, and the clever humor keeps us watching it... Continue Reading →
DC Comics has decided to try and get a wedge of the pie that Marvel has been hogging – superhero team-up movies. Having an established team - the Justice League - that is just as popular as Marvel’s Avengers, one would think DC could come up with a competitive and comparable alternative to the wildly... Continue Reading →
When you think SXSW, you don't necessarily think fitness. Instead, you think celebrities, tacos, and lots of drinking. But what's really neat about the interactive aspect of the festival is you learn about a lot of new industries and concepts, while still having the sort of fun you'd expect comes with the aforementioned celebrities, tacos,... Continue Reading →
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